Chicken katsu
Chicken katsu is a Japanese dish that consists of chicken that has been breaded and deep-fried. It is often served with rice and vegetables, and can be found on the menus of many Japanese restaurants.
The dish is said to have originated in the late 19th century, when Western-style breaded and fried foods were introduced to Japan. Chicken katsu was likely inspired by the British dish of pork cutlets, which was also popular in Japan at that time. The word "katsu" is a shortened version of the Japanese word "katsuretsu," which refers to cutlets.
Chicken katsu became a popular home-cooked meal in the 20th century, as it was a quick and easy way to prepare chicken. The dish gained even more popularity after World War II, when chicken became a staple protein in Japan due to rationing.
Advice
Chicken katsu is a delicious Japanese dish with a crunchy coating. To ensure the best flavor and texture, it's important to use the right ingredients and technique. Start off by selecting a good quality chicken breast - preferably a free-range variety. Cut it into thin strips or cubes and season with salt and pepper. For the coating, use a combination of panko breadcrumbs and all-purpose flour, and add some garlic powder and onion powder for extra flavor. Dip the chicken pieces into beaten eggs and then into the crumb mixture to coat. Finally, fry the chicken in oil until golden brown and crispy. Enjoy your delicious chicken katsu!
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Recipes
Chicken Katsu
- CHICKEN KATSU
- salt
- tonkatsu sauce
- vegetable oil
- panko bread crumb
- all purpose flour
- chicken breast
- egg
- green cabbage
- TONKATSU SAUCE
- ginger
- clove
- sugar
- soy sauce
- unsulphured molasses
- ketchup
- worcestershire sauce
Chicken Katsu with Ginger Rice
- katsu sauce
- salt
- all purpose flour
- panko breadcrumb
- vegetable oil
- ginger
- egg
- white rice
- garlic
- bok choy
- green onion
- chicken cutlet
Chicken Katsu
- vegetable oil
- chicken breast
- soy sauce
- black pepper
- all purpose flour
- panko breadcrumb
- sherry
- egg
- salt
- green onion
- short grain rice
- tonkatsu sauce
Chicken Katsu
- white rice
- salt
- panko
- vegetable
- ketchup
- all purpose flour
- cabbage
- soy sauce
- chicken breast
- egg
- worcestershire sauce
- lemon
Kids' Chicken Katsu
- short grain rice
- salt
- chicken cutlet
- ketchup
- panko
- worcestershire sauce
- strawberry jam
- egg
- all purpose flour
- grapeseed oil
Chicken Katsu with Spicy Apple Slaw
- cooking spray
- salt
- salt
- lemon zest
- garlic powder
- honey
- egg
- green apple
- jalapeño
- panko breadcrumb
- mustard
- green cabbage
- rice wine vinegar
- green onion
- canola oil
- chicken breast
Awesome Chicken Katsu
- all purpose flour
- panko
- chicken breast
- egg
- oil
- salt
- green onion
- tonkatsu sauce
Tonkatsu or Chicken Katsu (Japanese Breaded Pork or Chicken Cutlets) Recipe
- To Serve
- green cabbage
- tonkatsu sauce
- japanese pickle
- lemon
- white rice
- salt
- peanut oil
- all purpose flour
- japanese panko bread crumb
- boneless pork sirloin cutlet
- egg
Chicken Katsu
- all purpose flour
- panko crumb
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt
- mirin
- egg
- chicken thigh
- oil
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Common Ingredients
- egg 89%
- salt 89%
Usual Ingredients
- all purpose flour 78%
Rarey Ingredients
- chicken breast 56%